Last updated: December 3, 2021
Penalties
Manufacturer
Penalties associated with the new packaging and labeling requirements contained in Decree 579/2017 are uncertain.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should include penalty provisions that provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.
Importer
Penalties associated with the new packaging and labeling requirements contained in Decree 579/2017 are uncertain.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should include penalty provisions that provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.
Wholesaler
Penalties associated with the new packaging and labeling requirements contained in Decree 579/2017 are uncertain.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should include penalty provisions that provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.
Retailer
Penalties associated with the new packaging and labeling requirements contained in Decree 579/2017 are uncertain.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should include penalty provisions that provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.
